Fifty-three percent of Americans say the law should recognize same-sex marriages, the third consecutive reading of 50% or above in Gallup polling over the past year. The 53% in favor ties the high to this point, also measured last November and in May 2011. Gallup’s May 2-7 poll suggests Americans’ support for gay marriage is solidifying above the majority level. [cont.]
Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup
Recent polls: Same-sex marriage